raised meaning and definition

RAISED adjective

Definition of raised (adjective)

1. located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
   • "a raised design"; "raised eyebrows"
   • antonym: lowered
2. embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery
   • "brocaded silk"; "an embossed satin"; "embossed leather"; "raised needlework"; "raised metalwork"
   • synonyms: brocaded, embossed
3. increased in amount or degree
   • "raised temperature"
   • synonyms: elevated